Marketing and Business Development Co-ordinator

Optimized People; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier international law firm is looking for an experienced Marketing and Business Development Co-ordinator to oversee branding, manage social media platforms, and maintain the firm's website. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in marketing or business development, preferably within the legal sector. The role also involves planning client events and developing engagement strategies to enhance client relationships. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. This position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years in marketing or business development, preferably in the legal sector.
• Strong command of the English language.
• Must demonstrate flexibility, integrity, and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistency in branding across all materials.
• Manage social media platforms and produce internal newsletters.
• Update and maintain the firm's website.
• Assist in planning and executing office and client events.
• Respond to proposals and maintain pitch records.
• Develop client engagement strategies such as webinars.

Skills

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Numerical competence

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Marketing or business-related qualification

Job description

Marketing and Business Development Co-ordinator

About the job Marketing and Business Development Co-ordinator

Client:

Our client is a renowned top-tier international law firm known for its exceptional legal services and global reach.

Responsibilities:

• Branding Guidelines: Ensure consistency in branding across writing, charts, infographics, presentations, and social media. Provide training on brand guidelines.
• Communication and Social Media: Share important updates, manage social media platforms, produce internal newsletters, and ensure content consistency. Provide social media training.
• Graphic Designing: Handle design requests for various firm materials including social media posts, brochures, and presentations.
• Website Management: Update and maintain the firm's website, including content and biographies.
• Events: Assist in planning and executing office and client events, including preparing print and graphic materials.
• Career Fairs: Manage career fair activities, including setup, material availability, and communication with law students.
• Pitches and Proposals: Respond to proposals, tenders, and quotations. Support pitch preparation and maintain records.
• Legal Directories and Awards: Manage submissions to legal directories and streamline processes to improve rankings.
• Client Nurturing: Develop client engagement strategies such as webinars and seminars.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in marketing or business development, with experience in the legal sector highly advantageous.
• Qualifications: Marketing or business-related qualification.
• Skills: Excellent organizational, administrative, and communication skills. Strong command of the English language, good numerical competence, and ability to work under pressure.
• Personal Traits: Flexibility, ethical behavior, teamwork, effective communication, resilience, and a driven attitude. Must demonstrate initiative, integrity, and reliability.